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B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

KELOWNA — British Columbia imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones on Saturday after evacuee numbers doubled to 30,000 or more, marking another day of dramatic developments in the province's desperate battle against hundreds of blazes.
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South Dakota Democratic Party ousts state chair who was accused of creating hostile work environment

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Democratic Party ousted Jennifer Slaight-Hansen as state chair on Saturday amid accusations that she violated party rules and created a hostile work environment for staff.
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Heritage Minister says Meta news block endangers lives as Canadians flee wildfires

Heritage Minister says Meta news block endangers lives as Canadians flee wildfires

Canada's Heritage Minister redoubled her calls for Meta to end its ban on Canadian news content on Facebook and Instagram on Saturday as thousands of Canadians continued their rush to escape wildfires ravaging British Columbia and the Northwest Terri
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Former Minnesota governor and congressman, moderate Republican Al Quie, dies at 99

Former Minnesota governor and congressman, moderate Republican Al Quie, dies at 99

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie, a moderate Republican known for working across the aisle as both governor and as a congressman, has died. He was 99.
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'I can breathe,' summer festival helps rejuvenate Neskantaga First Nation

'I can breathe,' summer festival helps rejuvenate Neskantaga First Nation

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — A small northern Ontario First Nation has come together in its annual summer festival to both celebrate and rejuvenate its community.
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Former Quebec NDP MP Roméo Saganash charged with sexual assault in Winnipeg

Former Quebec NDP MP Roméo Saganash charged with sexual assault in Winnipeg

OTTAWA — Winnipeg police say former New Democrat MP Roméo Saganash has been charged with sexual assault. Police say they arrested Saganash on June 27 in relation to an allegation from May 1 in Winnipeg and the matter is now before the courts.
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B.C. state of emergency helps rapid response to raging wildfires: Eby

B.C. state of emergency helps rapid response to raging wildfires: Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government's decision to declare a provincial state of emergency allows authorities to rapidly access tools and implement measures to deal with the evolving wildfire situation. B.C.
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Trump's lies tested limits of the bully pulpit. His right to say them is at core of criminal defense

Trump's lies tested limits of the bully pulpit. His right to say them is at core of criminal defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama, mindful of the urgent power of a president's words, liked to say he was guarded with his language because anything he said could send troops marching or markets tumbling.
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Trump looms large over Iowa State Fair, but many GOP voters still mulling their caucus choices

Trump looms large over Iowa State Fair, but many GOP voters still mulling their caucus choices

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The loop Donald Trump's private jet made above the Iowa State Fair before his visit last weekend was more than just a gesture to the hundreds of supporters — and a few rival candidates — on the ground.
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Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

OTTAWA — Stefania Giesbrecht was hoping that by the time she finished her studies, she could move back to her community of Saugeen First Nation.
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